unscripted

adjective

un·​script·​ed ˌən-ˈskrip-təd How to pronounce unscripted (audio)
: not following a prepared script

Examples of unscripted in a Sentence

Her reaction was completely unscripted.
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The unscripted exchange between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair on Friday's WWE SmackDown has ignited considerable discussion among wrestling fans. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 The platform’s quest for stories that resonate across South Asia extends to the unscripted front as well, where WBD continues to build its factual and lifestyle portfolio with culturally relevant local productions. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025 Gamification can also be retrofitted to existing franchises, the TF1 unscripted exec adds. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025 The unscripted series is a follow-up to London and Kelly's highly popular show What Not to Wear, which aired on TLC from 2003 to 2013. Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unscripted

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unscripted was circa 1950

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“Unscripted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscripted. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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